Kensington Senior Activity Center -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave. Instruction in conversational German, watercolor painting and meditation group. There will be a potluck noon Jan. 3; bring a dish to serve four to six people or donate $3. 510-526-9146.

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St. Joseph Seniors -- 11 a.m. Jan. 3 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 837 Tennent Ave. Mass is followed by meeting and potluck lunch. Jim Campbell will speak about a vitally important subject for seniors: "Slips, Trips, and Falls." All are welcome to the monthly meetings. 510-741-1756.